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CIRCA 6TH-5TH CENTURY B.C.
Details
EIGHT SCYTHIAN GOLD FITTINGS
Circa 6th-5th Century B.C.
Each die-formed and perforated along the edges for attachment, including one in the form of a panther, its body coiled; and seven rectangular plaques with spiral borders, two with seated winged sphinxes; two with standing winged divinities; a leopard walking to the right; a standing lion with its head turned back; and a standing winged feline on an openwork ground
1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) high (largest) (8)
Circa 6th-5th Century B.C.
Each die-formed and perforated along the edges for attachment, including one in the form of a panther, its body coiled; and seven rectangular plaques with spiral borders, two with seated winged sphinxes; two with standing winged divinities; a leopard walking to the right; a standing lion with its head turned back; and a standing winged feline on an openwork ground
1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) high (largest) (8)
Provenance
European Private Collection, 1980s.